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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.69, 1,465.06 and 392.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.69, 1,465.06 and 392.11 is: 587.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.69 : 1,465.06 = 392.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.69/1,465.06 = 392.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.69x = 1,465.06 × 392.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.69x = 574,455.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,455.39/977.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.57

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